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Short documentary joins crew on shore leave at Felixstowe Seafarers' Centre
January 17, 2019The film shows how the crew of a cargo ship spent their short time ashore.
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IMB piracy report 2018: attacks multiply in the Gulf of Guinea
January 17, 2019Piracy increased on the world’s seas in 2018, with a marked rise in attacks against ships and crews around West Africa, the ICC’s… -
Shipping companies need to support seafarers presenting with mental health issues
January 11, 2019With the increasing awareness of the importance of the mental wellbeing of seafarers, more needs to be done to change the culture in… -
ISWAN India joins panel at Workshop on Maritime Security and Piracy
December 20, 2018On 10 December 2018, our Regional Director in South Asia, Chirag Bahri, joined a panel of speakers at the workshop organised by the… -
Date confirmed for International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2019
December 19, 2018Next year’s awards will take place on Wednesday 11 September 2019 as part of London International Shipping Week. -
Thinking of seafarers at Christmas
December 18, 2018While many of us will spend Christmas with our families, many seafarers will be spending the holiday period on the high seas away from… -
An update from the International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) programme
December 14, 2018The latest progress report from the ISWAN programme managed by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. -
Wearable technology and seafarers
December 13, 2018There is much debate surrounding technology in shipping, and the issue of wearables and of monitoring seafarers is a hugely important issue… -
ISWAN calls on Port of Odessa to reconsider closing seafarer centre
December 10, 2018ISWAN calls on the Port of Odessa to reconsider its decision to close down Odessa Seamen's Club. -
The Welfare of Superyacht Crew – Report launched
December 05, 2018The results of new research into the welfare needs of superyacht crew were announced on Monday at a seminar held at Inmarsat’s headquarters…